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General Joe Talk / Anyone getting an extra comic pack Copperhead?
« on: September 23, 2008, 08:29:48 PM »
Just thought I would ask since the new Water Moccasin(?) is coming out with a Python Patrol Copperhead.  So, since there is no news of a single carded Copperhead, the only way to get the complete original style package is to use the comic pack version with the vehicle.

I'm set with one open and one MOSC set so I have my loose one ready for when it arrives.

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Ontario / Re: Vehicles at TRU
« on: September 23, 2008, 09:43:26 AM »
Quote from: "morgardee"
Quote from: "Stealth Viper"
Quote from: "Realboss"
TRU St. Catharines has a total restock of wave 1 vehicles  (Ed!?! back from China yet?) and a bunch of 25th Vipers, and Snake eyes wave 8 on the pegs (CAN card)


Thanks for the heads up. I went there on Friday, and they DID have a restock of wave 1. Well, HALF of wave 1. HISS Tanks and Serpentor/Armadillo sets only... which happen to be the 2 I already have. Need the VAMP and Trouble Bubble/RAM sets. :(

I've noticed the Vamp and trouble bubble sets have totally gone AWOL. The other 2 sets are easy to find now.

Yeah, I'm not liking this whole thing of making a new wave 1  for Canada with only the HISS and Armadillo/Chariot.

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Ontario / Re: TRU Exclusive Senior Ranking Officer Wave 2 Sets Out
« on: September 23, 2008, 09:42:31 AM »
Yeah I managed to pick up all 3 sets at my local TRU.  If you have a problem with scanning for a price, just let them know the SKU number is 590290.  That will bring it up and save you the hassle of waiting.

Overall I really like the 3 sets.  Of course the IG set is a bit of a waste with another Destro repaint and a weak (IMHO) repaint of the IG trooper as an officer. 

The sea command has some really great reuses for the characters, excluding of course the common complaint about Cutter using Gung-Ho's head.

The air command is also a bit of a wase, but it is great to get a "SKYduster" figure.  I have to wonder how Starduster was unavailable.

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For Sale or Trade / Re: Comic and RPG's clean sweeping
« on: September 21, 2008, 09:40:40 AM »
You have a collection of Rocket Propelled Grenades???

Seriously, Ebay, or here on the boards are your best bet.  The question is what do you have, and is it worth anything to the people in those respective hobbies?

Ebay is great for harder to find/rare stuff, but more common stuff won't go for very much.  I would say break down what you have, and if you know it is more highly sought after then go with Ebay, if not, try selling on the boards.

Just remember that the more common the item, the less likely you will get "retail" for it.

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General Joe Talk / Re: peg warming a bad sign?
« on: September 14, 2008, 12:18:16 PM »
Looking at my local TRU (Victoria Park & Lawrence), I get the feeling we will be seeing a lot of product sit on the shelves.  Specifically at TRU.  The latest batch of vehicles (just HISS & Armadillo/Chariot) are on the shelves, wave 8 is on the shelves, with some wave 7, and the DVD packs are on the shelves.  Right now the only thing moving well is the comic packs, and that is probably due to pricing more than anything else. 

I can see the Armadillo/Chariots and wave 8 sitting for a long time due to the high price and low interest.  The HISS should move well, and so should the DVD packs.  However only time will tell for certain.

Zellers and Walmart don't seem to have the same problem.  Of course their price in general is cheaper than TRU's by a good 10% at least.

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General Joe Talk / What is the deal with single figures on Ebay (25th)
« on: September 14, 2008, 12:13:19 PM »
What's up with sellers on Ebay?

I have noticed a very strange trend on Ebay.  Especially from Canadian sellers. 

A strong majority of single 25th figures are being put up for $12US+.  Now I understand that these figures can cost anywhere from $8-$10 pre-tax.  However, it just seems ridiculous to me to keep seeing the same figures over and over again for $12-$17 each.  Especially since most are on Canadian cards, which is no longer a quirk worth paying extra for.

What is your opinon?

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General Joe Talk / Re: Any news on Hasbrotoyshop shipping to Canada?
« on: September 13, 2008, 06:32:11 PM »
Quote from: "THE Mike?"
Newsletter has the newest reply.... should be out on Monday. ;-)

Let me guess.  Some date in the future, but nothing specific that can be put on a calendar? :lol:

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General Joe Talk / Re: Any news on Hasbrotoyshop shipping to Canada?
« on: September 13, 2008, 05:12:51 PM »
I wouldn't hold your breath either.  When HTS first started, I asked one of the marketing managers (Greg Lombardi?) at Botcon about Canada and got the same response.  "We are working on it"

It seems like a nice idea, but I really don't think it will happen.  I don't know if it is just the same weird attitude about shipping to Canada that other US corporations and Ebay sellers have, or if it is just a lack of caring.

Either way, it has become a joke.  If companies like L.L. Bean can ship to Canada, it shouldn't be a stretch to believe a much bigger company like Hasbro could as well.  Then again, hearing the horror stories of how items are shipped, I don't know if it is a blessing or not that we don't have the option to order.

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General Joe Talk / Re: Other vehilces
« on: September 12, 2008, 11:04:06 PM »
Well one of the recent Walmart listings had the Whirlwind or HAL listed (I can't remember which one).

As for others, I like the idea of the MMS, but I would really love to have other "vehicles."  Meaning the Slugger, Moray, Skystriker, WHALE, etc.

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Off Topic / Re: transparent cases to protect/display MOC figs
« on: September 11, 2008, 09:33:11 AM »
Hasbro sells GI JOE star cases on their site www.hasbrotoyshop.com

However they don't ship to Canada.  So unless you have someone to get them for you, I would stick with the other versions available to Canadians.

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General Joe Talk / Re: peg warming a bad sign?
« on: September 10, 2008, 10:15:06 AM »
I would wait and see how the fall plays out.  With the Christmas season coming, it should pick up sales across the board.  However I understand, and I also think the ridiculous case assortment for the vehciles is going to be a problem.

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Off Topic / Re: Millennium Falcon under 2 bills?
« on: September 09, 2008, 07:47:34 PM »
I would say try the US, but that would only be worthwhile if you were near the border.

Otherwise try Ebay.  You probably won't find anything though until Christmas or after.

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